I did consider CF as i've seen a few examples, but i had piano black before and just thought it would be a better match for my interior (have a piano black steering wheel cover and handbrake cover). Plus that viynl was a very reasonable price. That's why i chose viynl over painting, looks legit, its cheap and changeable.

On another note, i can't believe i haven't washed the car since i've had it. I need to also do that soon and add some protection.

No updates really so far. Things have been a bit hectic. I have managed to buy Ian's (hotcoupe) wheels, can not wait!!! So my RFTs are on sale (£550 shipped) and the 230s will go for sale after.

Still haven't finished the trim wrapping or even started on the audio. But i'm definitely going to soon. Can't bear it anymore and i'm so glad i didn't sell all the audio. Would've definitely regretted it. So thanks everyone for telling me it was a stupid idea!

Another side of things i want to improve is the suspension. When i first got it it seemed amazing, but that's probably because i was comparing a 335D to a 320D. After a few weeks of pushing it to its limit, it really doesn't work for me now. Ride isn't great, rear is too twitchy and the front could do with being more precise. My plan is to get some coilovers, i'm leaning towards the Ohlins Road & Track, and will also replace the rear subframe bushes with M3 ones. There are a few other M3 bits that i might replace too.

But the suspension upgrades will probably take a few months. I'm going to try and do the audio, wrapping, outer trim & grill, tips and boot lip before that.

Only after I have sorted the suspension out i will go for a remap. I don't see the point if you can't put it all down on the road.

To give you an idea of 700nm this is more than most if not all 18 wheeler articulated lorries produce. My friend recently bought a 14 ton truck which has 180bhp and 315nm so the figues this engine produces is in biblical proportions.

I have to correct you here as you're mistaken.. I'd hate for anyone reading it to think the same.

I drive a 460hp Volvo - 13 litres, its torque figure is 1700lbft - or about 2300nm!!!

That's average or slightly above average for an articulated truck but I'm sure you'll agree its substantially more than a mapped 335d!!